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US troops, dollars exiting Afghanistan could fight terror, top commander tells Congress

The top U.S. commander in the Mideast told lawmakers Tuesday some troops exiting Afghanistan will stay in the region for counter-terror operations and suggested some could be a “lever” against Russia and China.

3 years ago

Trump needs to explain Afghan mission, says Thornberry

President Donald Trump owes the American people a clearer explanation for the U.S. military’s activities in Afghanistan, says the House Armed Services Committee’s top Republican.

4 years ago

Liz Cheney, Lindsey Graham voice skepticism on possible US-Taliban peace deal

The House’s No. 3 Republican and other party members are voicing skepticism about a possible deal to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, following the latest round of talks with the Taliban.

4 years ago

US: 4 wounded in Afghan attack that killed 2 US troops

The U.S. military in Afghanistan says that four American troops were wounded in the same suicide bombing near the city of Kandahar the previous day that killed two U.S. service members.

6 years ago

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